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Jiu Jitsu Therapy
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Watsonville, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jitstherapy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (831) 888-7616
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My professor, Raul Quintero, was very easy to talk to & I was able to understand proper and improper technique based off his demonstrations.”
“My 8 year old son has grown so much and Raul has traveled to LA for and many other tournaments to coach my son who competes all year long.”
“My 8 year old son has grown so much and Raul has traveled to LA for and many other tournaments to coach my son who competes all year long.”
“The school is only good vibes, and I strongly recommend Jiu Jitsu Therapy for anyone looking to get mentally and physically strong while learning selfdefense.”
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What members say
“The head instructor Raul Quintero is very knowledgeable and has a great teaching method.”
“Cannot thank Raul and his wife and everyone at Jiu-jitsu Therapy for welcoming me with open arms despite my cross training here and Ares HQ (Modesto).”
“Cannot thank Raul and his wife and everyone at Jiu-jitsu Therapy for welcoming me with open arms despite my cross training here and Ares HQ (Modesto).”
“My professor, Raul Quintero, was very easy to talk to & I was able to understand proper and improper technique based off his demonstrations.”
“It has been great watching my kids learn, build respect and confidence.”
“My 8 year old son has grown so much and Raul has traveled to LA for and many other tournaments to coach my son who competes all year long.”
From the reviews
The adult class was great! I had fun & learned a lot in just one session. My professor, Raul Quintero, was very easy to talk to & I was able to understand proper and improper technique based off his demonstrations. The gym is very clean & organized, and the people were very welcoming.
Amazing place and coaches! It has been great watching my kids learn, build respect and confidence.
Since moving back home (Salinas) from the valley (Modesto), I have been welcomed with open arms by everyone, especially Professor Raul Quintero, and have been training here since August 2020. Nothing but great things to say about this place.
Love this place!! You will not be disappointed. Raul is great with my 7 year old duaghter. He explains and demonstrates things in a way that is easy for her to understand and apply. He's so patient and really cares about each student.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu Therapy
Jiu Jitsu Therapy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Jiu Jitsu Therapy
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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